Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Kazakhstan signed a contract to open visa-free visas for tourists from two countries for a stay not exceeding 30 days, hoping to promote relations at the people’s level. Increase income from the tourism industries of the two countries

Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs along with Mr. Murat Nurtliu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan jointly signed an agreement between the governments of the Kingdom of Thailand with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan Regarding visa exemption for ordinary passport holders or visa-free to facilitate travel for passport holders. or normal passports of both parties

However, those who hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Thailand and Kazakhstan will be exempt from visa. They can stay temporarily in the country between the two parties for no more than 30 days from the date of e
ntry. by the cumulative length of stay combined Must not exceed 90 days within the 180 day period, but if intending to stay for more than 30 days, a visa must be obtained as required by the laws of Thailand and Kazakhstan.

Preparation of agreements Free visa between Thailand and Kazakhstan It will help facilitate travel for passport holders of both sides, promoting interaction at the people-to-people level. and strengthen the potential and income of the Thai tourism industry. which is an important factor in stimulating the overall Thai economy. Including helping to raise the level of international relations in other areas such as politics, economics, academics, culture, etc.

for Kazakhstan It is Thailand’s most potential trading partner in the Central Asia region. In 2023, there was bilateral trade worth 172 million US dollars, or approximately 6,300 million baht, an increase of 26 percent compared to 2022, with Thailand exporting 76 million. US dollars or approximately 2,800 million baht and imported 96 mi
llion US dollars or approximately 3,500 million baht, with Thailand having a deficit of 19.50 million US dollars. As for tourism, in the whole year 2023 there will be more than 170,000 tourists from Kazakhstan, which is an increase of almost 3 times from the original number in 2022, where there were approximately 59,000 people.

Source: Thai News Agency